Tucked within the desert foothills of the beautiful North Valley is Prickly Pear Inn, a tranquil little Cave Creek hotel that pays homage to the heritage and history of the American Southwest while treating visitors to an upscale taste of local flavor in historic Cave Creek. This one-of-a-kind Cave Creek hideaway features a charming plaza area, modern and equipped kitchenettes, luxuriously comfortable beds and numerous covered patios. Discriminating travelers looking for a home away from home love the convenience and casual elegance of this charming boutique hotel while enjoying all that Cave Creek and Carefree have to offer.
Come find out why visitors call Prickly Pear Inn the best local hotel in Cave Creek and Carefree, Arizona!
201 Beavertail
$219 - $239a night
202 Porcupine
$199 - $219a night
203 Bearded
$229 - $249a night
204 Bunny Ears
$239 - $309a night
205 Violet
$239 - $309a night
206 Indian Fig
$229 - $249a night
Prickly Pear Plaza is built around a dramatic courtyard where you can enjoy your favorite glass of wine or local craft beer while visiting our beautiful retail shops.
Grumpy Ole Mule Mercantile
Grumpy Ole Mule Mercantile is a shopping experience for our guests and visitors alike. Enjoy local and imported craft brews and fine wine, gourmet foods, beautiful artwork, rustic home decor and gifts!
The City Creamery
Located in the Prickly Pear Plaza, is the delicious City Creamery where homemade ice cream and treats are served with pure love, happiness and joy!
Stumblina’s Cantina
Stumblina’s Cantina – under construction! Beginning 2019, you’ll still be able to enjoy a nice glass of wine or local craft beer while visiting the beautiful retail shops at Prickly Pear Plaza.
Directions
The Prickly Pear Inn & Grumpy Ole Mule Mercantile is conveniently located in the heart of Cave Creek, at 6268 E Cave Creek Road. Walking distance from endless restaurants and local attractions.
Such a great place, and so needed in Cave Creek! For years, there have been very limited choices for where to stay in Cave Creek. Prickly Pear Inn opened in late November 2017, and it's a breath of fresh air. The rooms are clean and functional, but also beautifully decorated in tasteful (not chintzy) Western decor. The kitchenettes, large bathrooms and big screen TVs make the rooms comfortable and inviting. Considerable thought has been given to the surfaces in the room--granite countertops, wood-tile floors, and rustic cabinets and ironwork to name a few things. Several rooms have private balconies with views of the fantastic mountains to the north, and it's centrally located in Cave Creek next to one of our favorite restaurants, El Encanto. There is plenty of shopping and great food within walking distance, too. The mercantile at the hotel is a good place to start! Cave Creek is a wonderful place to visit, and people go there for its ties to the past, yet convenience of the present. Prickly Pear Inn is a fantastic addition to that character. Whether you are staying in Cave Creek for a day or a week, this is the place to go!Amanda C.
Prickly Pear Plaza is such an adorable plaza, complete with a gift shop with all types of local items. The rooms are so great; huge 65 inch tv's, kitchenette, luxurious bathrooms and scenic views. I'm so impressed with the Prickly Pear Inn, I recommend to everyone! Thank you for providing such a comfortable place for my family and friends to stay when they are in town.... and myself when I want to get away.Tatum W.
Beautiful place to stay. The owners are wonderful people that have made this a must stop for anyone in Cave Creek.Binion C.
One of the greatest little boutique hotels I have stayed in, and I have stayed in a LOT of hotels. Perfect location, right on main street and next to one of my favorite Mexican restaurants. Fantastic ambiance makes me never want to leave. The owners are absolutely the best and they go out of their way to make sure everything is just right. The rooms are gigantic and I love that they went all out with the rooms. Comfortable beds, giant TV's and kitchenettes. All the rooms are named after cactus and my favorite is the Santa Rita which was bigger than my first apartment. Cant go wrong with this hotel.Sherman R.
Prickly Pear Plaza is such an adorable plaza, complete with a gift shop with all types of local items! The rooms are so great; huge 65 inch tv's, kitchenette, luxurious bathrooms and scenic views. I'm so impressed with the Prickly Pear Inn, I recommend to everyone! Thank you for providing such a comfortable place for my family and friends to stay when they are in town.... and myself when I want to get away.Tatum W
Beautiful place to stay. The owners are wonderful people that have made this a must stop for anyone in Cave Creek.Binon C.
One of the greatest little boutique hotels I have stayed in, and I have stayed in a LOT of hotels. Perfect location, right on main street and next to one of my favorite Mexican restaurants. Fantastic ambiance makes me never want to leave. The owners are absolutely the best and they go out of their way to make sure everything is just right. The rooms are gigantic and I love that they went all out with the rooms. Comfortable beds, giant TV's and kitchenettes. All the rooms are named after cactus and my favorite is the Santa Rita which was bigger than my first apartment. Cant go wrong with this hotel.Sherman R.